Onam 2027 in Kochi: Dates, Athachamayam & Events
Onam 2026 is over: Thiruvonam fell on Wednesday 26 August. This page looks ahead to Onam 2027, when Thiruvonam is on Sunday 12 September, with First Onam (Uthradam) on Saturday 11 September and the Third and Fourth Onam holidays on 13 and 14 September, according to the Kerala holiday list. The ten-day festival begins on Atham, nine or ten days earlier, which puts it in the first days of September 2027. Kochi has two of the festival's most important settings. At Tripunithura, the Athachamayam procession on Atham day opens the state's Onam season with caparisoned elephants, floats, folk art forms and percussion; it recalls the ceremonial march of the Kochi kings and is now a state-supported event. At Thrikkakara, the Vamanamoorthy Temple, tied to the legend of King Mahabali, holds a ten-day festival with nightly performances, the Pakalpooram elephant procession on the ninth day and a community Onasadya. Around them the city fills with pookalam contests, Onam fairs, mall decorations, office celebrations and sadya bookings at restaurants and hotels, while the snake boat season runs on the backwaters to the south. Listings for Onam 2027 will appear here from August 2027.
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Good to know
- Confirm the Atham date for 2027 against the Malayalam calendar before planning around Athachamayam; it falls on 2 or 3 September.
- For Athachamayam, take the metro to Tripunithura early in the morning. Roads in the town are closed for the procession.
- Book sadya at restaurants and hotels a week or more ahead, and expect long queues at Thrikkakara for the temple feast.
- Shops and many restaurants close on Thiruvonam day itself. Plan meals and transport in advance.
- Onam falls in the monsoon. Carry an umbrella to processions and outdoor events.
Frequently asked questions
When is Onam 2027?
Thiruvonam is on Sunday 12 September 2027. The Kerala holiday list gives First Onam on 11 September and Third and Fourth Onam on 13 and 14 September.
What is Athachamayam?
The procession at Tripunithura on Atham day that opens the Onam season, with elephants, floats, folk arts and percussion. It recalls the royal march of the Kochi kings.
Why is Thrikkakara important at Onam?
Its temple is dedicated to Vamana and the place is regarded as King Mahabali's seat. The temple holds a ten-day Onam festival with a community feast.
When was Onam 2026?
Thiruvonam was on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
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